The 35-year-old shared the news through his social media platforms, bidding farewell to the Atlas Lions only four months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America."Today, I close the most beautiful chapter of my footballer life. After careful consideration, it is with great emotion t...
The tournament, set to take place in June and July next year, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania - marking the first time in AFCON history that three countries will share hosting duties. It will also be the first edition in five decades to be held in the CECAFA region, since Ethiopi...
The reigning Algerian champions had hoped to end a 50-year wait for another African title, their last continental triumph dating back to 1976.They had shown promise in the preliminary rounds with wins over Liberia's Fassell FC and Cameroon's Colombe Sportive, but Group C proved much toughe...
Kenya are set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania under the "Pamoja Bid".A delegation of CAF officials embarked on an inspection tour of the facilities to be used for the AFCON tournament in Kenya and have issued a three-month deadline to reso...
According to reports, Chelle is seeking a monthly salary of 130,000 US dollars (approximately N174.2 million), a sharp increase from his current 50,000 dollars. The coach signed a two-year contract with the NFF in January 2025, with an option for an additional year at the federation's discretion....
The Harambee Stars have not played at an AFCON tournament since 2019, where they failed to make it out of Group C behind Algeria and Senegal, with just one win over bottom side Tanzania.McCarthy took charge of the team in March and was unable to steer his team to the 2025 AFCON in Morocco,...
The level of both the football on display and the management of teams at the continental competition has noticeably improved over the years.The 2026 edition of the tournament was no different as Senegal emerged the winners after a 1-0 win in an entertaining final against AFCON hosts Morocc...
According to CAF President Patrice Motsepe, the strategic move aims to raise the competitiveness of AFCON while providing a greater platform for African nations to showcase their footballing prowess on the continental stage.This proposed change comes shortly after it was revealed that the ...
Motsepe insists the tournament will be staged in East Africa as planned and will not be pushed back to 2028.Addressing the media on Friday at a CAF meeting in Tanzania as reported by Flashscore, Motsepe said he has complete faith in the football authorities and governments of the three hos...
The dramatic finale saw Morocco awarded a penalty in the closing minutes of normal time. Despite protests and threats to abandon the match, Senegal allowed Diaz to take the kick.However, the Real Madrid midfielder's attempt was easily saved by Edouard Mendy, sending the game into extra tim...
Sports Kenya Director General Gabriel Komora confirmed this week that both venues will be unavailable starting February as work begins to upgrade them to international standards."We are commencing renovations at both Nyayo and Kasarani to make them ready for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations,...
The Moroccan federation (FRMF) was fined a total of USD 315,000 last month alongside bans for defender and captain Achraf Hakimi (two-match ban) and forward Ismael Saibari (three-match ban).In a statement, the FRMF confirmed that it would lodge an appeal "in order to preserve all rights gu...
The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) has been fined a total amount of $615 000 for their disruptive behaviour whilst the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was fined $315 000.A number of players and Lions of Teranga coach Pape Thiaw did not come out unscathed, with the Senegalese m...
The final was marred by various clashes between players and officials which was strongly condemned by CAF in a statement shortly after the fixture warning that appropriate action will be taken against those found guilty.Senegal players had to come back from the tunnel to finish the match a...
The PSG right-back has yet to return to action since helping Morocco reach the AFCON 2025 final, with reports indicating that the French champions are taking a measured approach to his reintegration after the disappointment of finishing runners-up.According to Le Parisien, Hakimi's return ...
This highlighting the country's strict stance on protecting national symbols during major events.The verdict, delivered Thursday by the Court of First Instance in Marrakech, also includes a MAD 500 ($50) fine.It stems from an incident at the quarter-final clash between Algeria and N...
Coach Eric Chelle's side had arrived in Morocco aiming for a fourth continental crown and impressed with five consecutive wins before being halted by hosts Morocco in the semi-finals.The disappointment was tempered when the West Africans secured the bronze medal, defeating Egypt on penalti...
The 2025 AFCON winners staged a lengthy protest at the end of their 1-0 win at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday after a penalty was awarded to hosts Morocco after a VAR review, shortly after having a goal disallowed at the other end.Brahim Diaz ultimtely missed the injury-time...
While Zidane will miss two games, Belghali has copped a four-match ban and both players will serve their suspensions during qualifying for the 2027 AFCON.The Algerian football federation has also been fined $100,000.While a scuffle broke out between both sets of players and staff at...
He chose reflection and gratitude over controversy following one of the most painful nights in the nation's football history.The defeat cut deep for Morocco, who were chasing continental glory on home soil. Losing the final in dramatic fashion only intensified the disappointment, leaving p...